15+ NJ Food, Wine & Beer Events To Warm Up Your January

December 27, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

Who says there’s nothing going on in January? Sure…it’s cold, but ya know what gets you out of the house? Events like the annual Fire & Ice, Food Trucks & Fireworks Festival, the Mount Holly Fire and Ice Festival, Mac and Cheese Mayhem, and much more!

15+ NJ Food, Wine & Beer Events To Warm Up Your January:

Fire & Ice, Food Trucks & Fireworks
January 1, 12PM – 6PM
Enjoy the first day of the new year with Fire & Ice, Food Trucks & Fireworks. Tuckerton Seaport will be offering complimentary admission for a full day of family-friendly activities, including yummy food trucks and a dazzling fireworks display. Take a sip of the best craft brews from Pinelands Brewing.
The Tuckerton Seaport, 120 Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ
Cost: Free

2020 River Horse Cask Festival
January 11, 7PM – 11PM
New Year, New Beer! On January 11th River Horse will be holding our Annual Cask Festival and debuting a number of unique casks! Brewers will be on site to discuss how they create different cask beers, which styles are the most conducive to aging, and answer any questions you may have. As always, we will have live music for you to enjoy, so get your dancing shoes on!
2 Graphics Dr, Ewing Township, NJ
Cost: $20

Speakeasy Fest
January 18, 4PM – 8PM
A DISTILLED SPIRITS and Food Tasting Extravaganza! TASTING TICKET includes the indulging of a Pig Roast Carving station, antipasto mezze and desserts along with 1/2oz pours of appprox 40 spirits including but not limited to Whiskey, Bourbon, and Scotch.
Bart Luedeke Center, Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville, NJ
Cost: $40 – $100

Winterfest at Old York Cellars
January 18 & 19, 12PM – 5PM
Shake off the cabin fever and come join Old York Cellars for their indoor “festival” They will have fun stuff going on in all three buildings. Live music, Port tastings, food sampling and more.
Old York Cellars Winery, 80 Old York Rd, Ringoes, NJ
Cost: $15

Soup Cook-Off
January 19, 1PM – 4PM
Each chef has brought their best soup, chowder, bisque or stew. Chefs and restaurants want to win, so they all bring their A-game! You get to work your way around the room and taste all the entries as much as you’d like. All of that soup will make you thirsty, which is why we always have endless free drinks, in many varieties, for all of our guests. We will have coffee, juice boxes, soda, water and more. You may help yourself at any time. Also, there will be a cash bar for those 21 and older.
Lambertville House, 32 Bridge Street, Lambertville NJ
Cost: $25

Vegan in NJ presents An Ethical Artisan Market
January 19, 12PM – 5PM
An ethical artisan market! There will be artists, photographers, and other creatives displaying their art for purchase. All vendors are vegan! Vegan food and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.
The Downtown, 10 W Front St, Red Bank, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Rahway Restaurant Week
January 20 – 23
Rahway’s Restaurant week is here! Prix fixe menus and specials available at your favorite downtown eateries. Menus will be posted at https://www.rahwaytaste.com so your stomach can plan out your week.
Rahway, NJ

Ales for Whales
January 23, 6PM – 9PM
Please join at the Garden State Beer Company in support of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center with… Ales for Whales! The price of admission includes an evening of GREAT BREW and WINE, (Yes they have wine this year!) and of course, GREAT FOOD and FRIENDS.
Garden State Beer Co, Galloway, NJ
Cost: $40 advance, $50 at the door

ImperialFest!
January 25, 12PM – 10PM
Winter Sucks. So bundle up, grab a few friends, feel royal, and come drink big boozy beers with Czig Meister Brewing Co! They’re taking over their taps once again, this time with high ABV beers that’ll warm you right to the core. It’ll be the perfect day to crank up the patio heaters and embrace whatever Mother Nature has to offer! (Hopefully?)
Czig Meister Brewing Company, 106 Valentine St, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Free to attend

Fire & Ice Festival
January 25, 10AM – 4PM
Downtown Mount Holly will host a Fire & Ice Festival that features ice carvers who will transform 300-pound blocks of ice into beautiful crystalline works of art. Take lots of photos and be sure to use the hashtag: #FandINJ.
Downtown Mount Holly, NJ
Cost: Free

Mac & Cheese Mayhem
January 25, 11AM – 8PM
“Mac” your calendars! Mac and cheese lovers rejoice! Your dreams have come true. Can you think of any better way to spend the day than trying different variations of mac and cheese? Experience gourmet, chef-inspired twists on your childhood favorite.
Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $5

2020 Chili Cook-off & Tasting
January 25, 12PM – 2PM
South River Police Department presents: 2020 Chili Cook-off & Tasting Enter for a chance to be crowned the maker of the “Best Chili in South River” and earn bragging rights! Or purchase a tasting ticket for a chance to sample chili from each contestant and vote for the “Fan Favorite” winner.
South River VFW, 31 Reid St, South River, NJ
Cost: $10

Atlantic City Weekly Wing Wars 2020
January 25, 1PM – 4PM
Chicken wings are like opinions — it seems like these days everyone’s got one. But simply having wings on your menu doesn’t make them great. Nah — a truly great wing is created with love …. It’s created with passion and paired with the most perfect of dipping sauces. A truly great wing will inspire folks to lick the bowl clean, throw back the last bit of bleu cheese like it was a shot of whiskey and stand for a moment in stunned silence before dropping to their knees to pay homage to this, the king of all bar foods. So which wing reigns supreme in South Jersey? We are about to find out. It’s time for Atlantic City Weekly’s Wing Wars IV! At 1 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 21 of the top spots in the area (plus a few possible out of towners) will go head to head at Golden Nugget Atlantic City’s Grand Ballroom to decide who is really the top bird.
Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Huron Avenue & Brigantine Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $30

12th Annual Chili & Chowder Cook-off for Charity
January 25, 6:30PM – 10PM
St. James Men of Charity will host their 12th annual Chili & Chowder Cook-off for Charity on Saturday January 25, 2019 – 6:30PM in Chapel Auditorium. The proceeds of the event will benefit local acts of kindness and service performed by the Men of Charity. There will be homemade chilies and chowders made by individuals and local professionals. Attendees (adults only) will have a chance to taste many varieties of chili and chowder and vote for their favorite of each. Beer, wine and soft drinks will also be offered. Live music will be provided by Joe Arbadji.
St. James Men of Charity, 184 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ
Cost: Tickets are only $45 in advance or $50 at the door the night of the event and include all food and drink.

8th Annual Best Pizza Around Tasting & Contest
January 25, 6:30PM – 9:30PM
K of C’s 8th Annual Best Pizza Around Tasting & Competition!
Church of The Assumption, 113 Chiego Pl, Roselle Park, NJ
Cost: TBD

Untied Brewing’s 1 Year Anniversary
January 25, 12PM – 11PM
Join at Untied Brewing to celebrate their 1 Year Anniversary with special Can and Bottle Releases including the release of our Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout, new IPA’s, as well as some fan favorites.
Untied Brewing Company, 140 Spring Street Unit C, New Providence, NJ
Cost: Free to attend

6th Annual Chocolate, Wine, and More
January 26, 12PM – 4PM
Join us at iPlay America and enjoy the sweeter side of life at Central Jersey’s 6th Annual Chocolate, Wine, and More. A perfect time to indulge in chocolate and enchant your palate with wine and chocolates, this event is open to anyone who is looking to make their Sunday afternoon a little sweeter! Tickets include access to sweet samples and shopping opportunities that the whole family can enjoy! Adult tickets also include (4) wine samples from a variety of wine options; additional drinks may be purchased at venue bar. Ticket available for purchase in advance and at the door.
iPlay America, 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $10, Free for kids 12 and under

Meadowlands Homestyle Chili & Salsa Cook-off
January 26, 7:30PM – 11PM
Chili is free to taste and the public can watch and wager on live horse racing starting at 7:15pm! For full details, visit PlayMeadowlands.com
Meadowlands Racetrack, 1 Racetrack Dr, East Rutherford, NJ

Taste of Long Branch
January 27, 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Come experience delicious food from several Long Branch restaurants to benefit the Kay Guadagno Memorial Award & Scholarship Fund at Monmouth Medical Center.
Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant, 100 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ
Cost: $50

Jersey City Whiskey Fest
January 31, 7:30PM – 10:30PM
Jersey City Whiskey Fest features over 100 styles of whiskey and spirits. Ticket holders are able to try their favorite as well as new spirits. All while getting to know more about the whiskies from experts that will take them on the ultimate tour of whiskey. Taste an outstanding selection of whiskies and even a variety of craft spirits ranging from the all American Kentucky bourbons to the Mexican Tequila, Russian Vodka and more.
Harborside Atrium, 153 Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $15 – $60

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